Lectures

I have a wide range of unique digital presentations from around the world which have been very well received by my clients, so please contact me for details of current rates by email at billcoster@hotmail.com

Costa Rica - Central American Wonder - A month long visit to this land of rainforest and cloudforest reveals some of the amazing tropical wildlife that occurs there, including many Hummingbirds, Tanagers and Toucans as well as other wildlife. Sample Pictures

Ecuador - Hummingbird Paradise - One of the most biodiverse countries on Earth and home to around half of the worlds hummingbirds, this country has a lot to offer the visiting naturalist. Sample Pictures

South East Asia - Borneo and Vietnam - The hot and humid jungles of South East Asia hold many unique species including several Broadbill and Pitta species found nowhere else in the world. Sample Pictures 1 Sample Pictures 2

Australia Queensland - Subtropical Delight - Queensland is a state in Australia that holds some of the countries most unique birds and in this show you will see no less than 6 species of Bowerbirds and 2 species of Birds of Paradise. Sample Pictures

Penguin Paradise - The wildlife of Antarctica  - This show covers a month long journey I made to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsular. The incredible sight of several thousand nesting king penguins in a single colony is just one of the many highlights of the show. Sample Pictures

Iceland -Wildfowl, Waders and Waterfalls - Iceland is my favourite European destination with its stunning, unique scenery and its summer birdlife which includes waders in breeding plumage and the very special Harlequin and Barrow’s Goldeneye ducks found nowhere else in Europe. Sample Pictures 1 Sample Pictures 2

Africa - Namibia and Gambia - The tiny country of Gambia is bird rich, whereas the much larger country of Namibia has large mammals and a beautiful, stark desert. Sample Pictures 1  Sample Pictures 2

The Shetland Isles - Shetland is one of the UKs most spectacular locations for wildlife and this show is the result of a month spent on the islands photographing the birds and other wildlife, as well as the landscape of this most northern part of Britain. The show features many of the familiar British waders and seabirds in incredible action as they go about their business of rearing young in a British summer.Sample Pictures

Bill does Britain  - By popular demand I have put together a show that covers the wildlife and landscape of the British Isles. The show follows the seasons as the year unfolds and concentrates on the best that Britain has to offer. Some of the highlights are spectacular bluebell woods, seabird cities, migrating waders, Scottish highland landscapes, amazing Red Kites in action and of course the many wildfowl species that visit the British Isles in Winter. Sample Pictures1 and Sample Pictures2

Bill does Britain Again! - In view of the popularity of the original Bill does Britain show, I have put together another all British show and called it Bill does Britain Again! Since the first show I’ve traveled widely in the UK visiting many new locations, including the Scottish islands of Orkney, Islay and the Outer Hebrides as well as many others. Corncrake, Short-eared Owls, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers and much more besides.

Norway and Finland  -  From the icy north of Varangerfjord in Winter to the vast forests of Finland in Summer, this northern journey concentrates on the special birds that occur in this part of Europe. Three species of Eider, five species of Owl, amazing Osprey pictures and a spectacular Ruff lek are just some of the highlights of this show. Sample Pictures1 and Sample Pictures2

Spain and Hungary  -  Great and Little Bustards on their display grounds, plus Lammergaier photographed in its Pyrenees stronghold are just some of the highlights of wild Spain. Moving to the unspoilt lands of Hungary we witness bright coloured Rollers and Bee Eaters as well as a wealth of forest birds including Sparrowhawks and Goshawks. Sample Pictures 1 and Sample Pictures 2

Texas - Spring Migration  - I spent a month chasing birds as they passed through the Texas coast on their way north during the spring migration. The New World Warblers in colourful breeding plumage were my main targets, but many seabirds and waders were also photographed on passage. In addition to this we visited a spectacular Spoonbill and Egret rookery and photographed some of the special birds of the Rio Grande Valley where many mainly Central American species are found. Sample Pictures

Canada & North USAThe first half of this show covers both the Canadian Rockies in the spring when Hummingbird migration is at its peek and the mountains are still covered with snow. We then take in the spectacular autumn colours to be found in Michigan on the edge of Lake Superior. In the second half we visit the world famous Yellowstone National Park and its neighbour Grand Teton National Park where we encounter many wild animals as well as the unique volcanic landscape. Sample Pictures 1 Sample Pictures 2 and Sample Pictures 3

The Birds of the Florida Wetlands  - A two month trip to the holiday state of Florida to photograph the birds that occur on the coasts and wetlands in the winter.The show features many waders, herons as well as several species of raptors and other groups, including the amazing diving Brown Pelicans. Sample Pictures

The Pacific Northwest - A journey from California, through Oregon and finally Washington State, exploring the landscape, flowers, forests and wildlife that thrive there in the summer months. Highlights of the show include Sea Otters, Mount St Helens Volcano and the incredibly beautiful flower meadows of Mount Rainier National Park. Please note that this show is a general natural history show and is not primarily aimed at bird groups. Sample Pictures

India - Bharatpur - The spectacular wetland reserve of Keoladeo National Park, commonly referred to simply as Bharatpur holds many thousands of water birds particularly in the winter months when the images in this show were taken. Storks, Herons and other waterbirds dominate the show, as well as the many raptors that also winter here. Sample Pictures

India - Rajasthan - Crocodiles, Cranes and Cats - We see the endangered Gharial Crocodile in its last stronghold, tens of thousands of Demoiselle Cranes whirling around our heads and the absolute king of the forest, the magnificent Tiger. Sample Pictures

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